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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1931

Page

9

Main Avenue Boy Goes to Chicago for National Meet

Lester Sehmsher, age 15, from Main Avenue High leads a group to Dallas then Chicago for the national interscholastic track and field meet. Coaches, boosters, and the Junior Chamber of Commerce back his 24 foot 6 inch long jump attempt and travel funds.

Main Avenue Chicago Lester Sehmsher Eehunlboy Etry Austin Tor Fann Trineignl Y Rogers Main Avenue High School Schumkeher Slim Buffalo Dal Rogers Alainbay Inc Junior Chamber of Commerce Theater O.tl Rehnahel and Nadhaelertaken Oe Relic Af Rommimmentiini A. A. Senge University of Chicago Sehrimshee Stave Hith Eclinol Athletic Association Roy A. Floniann University of Loxax Intercholastic League Stang aEance Cher Chrimnher Wille Kehrimshor Main Ty Ware Gordon al Hi Nodney Gibson Mally Sehirimshor Inchander Yeirty Inorkath Sehringhes Cecil Burnett Dallas Crick Simea Hore Meier Atkinson Hana Fok Oot Foweling Brothers of San Angelo Dolly Banfman Price Pamprte Attiaina Lang Guyek Fanclinn Lester Schrimshher al Austin Gennack

Cubs and Giants Pick Off Runners Twice at Plate

In Chicago yesterday the Cubs and Giants twice nailed runners at home. Bill Coyne threw out Freddie Lindstrom at the plate in the first inning. Tendstrood also threw out Cuyler at the plate in the last half of the inning, while Stephenson’s long drive to right fielder Lindstrom allowed Coyler to score but Lindakom’s throw stopped him.

Chicago Mies Bill Coytee Freddie Lindatrem Hough Cuyler Stephenson Lindakom Uow

Kirkwood Leads French Open With 74 Round

Kirkwood shot 74 in the opening round of the French Open golf championship held in France. Auguste Boyer of France led with 78 while Montes, Lavery, and Kuipine were among others in the field. Horton Smith’s withdrawal affected international interest as Anthony De Paolo and others from Los Angeles and contention faded.

Deal Vile Rane Dunethdoc Kirkwood Westchester County Ayellay Kirkswood Auguste Boyer France Lavery Montes Kuipine Kirkwood Horton Smith Anthony de Paolo Tog Angeles Anialene

Pennell New Polo Officer Appointed

Viewt Col Ralph Me Pennell assistant chief of supply Eighth Corps area has been designated by coastal polo representative to replace Capt Hellinger who is in service at Kort Tiles naval school. Hellinger will report here until midsummer.

Ralph Me. Pennell Aesistant Emntl Cozns Cocps Rea Polo Capt Dokiy A Hellinger Cnvalys Kort Tiles Wansax Caplan Hellinger

Homer Olsen Drawn to Galveston by Pro Signed

Homer Olsen, catcher for the F BE. Mueller Cowteys, signs with Galveston based Annager Del Pratt and joins Veras Vegnue club after a Beaumont tryout. Olsen has earned strong support from Karl Burke and Bart Ca il. Morgan Rice coaches Houston football, Rice Institute captain to return in fall as senior. Outfielders and petitioned Keisan with the American Association face uncertain stay with the Cola.

Homer Len F BE Mueller Morgan Rice the Chronicle Morgan Rice Institute Toran Freahain Tine

Fish Story Contest Draws In Texan Angler Tale

The Lights annual fish story contest invites brief true tales with $10 top prize and merchandise awards. A July entry from Hog Creek near Valley Mills Texas describes a calish weighing 212 pounds caught without touching the line, aided by an unusual hook in the fish's mouth. Witnesses in San Antonio back the anecdote as part of a lively feature in The Lit Nich atney contest.

Cight la An Tin Light Ishyari Pike Mose Ceenived Sizide Hog Creek Valley Mills Texas San Antonio

Texas star Wilmer Allison leads in state tennis meet

Bill Parker reports Texas star Wilmer Allison, Davis Cup hopeful, advances on opening day of the state championship in Fort Worth. The day features 76 players with first round contests, including a notable upset and several seeded players advancing in men’s singles.

Bill Parker A. P Ford Worth Tan Curie Tasis Bownd France Wilner Allison Texas Tania Association Kerr Allison Davis Uhr Snac Hanor Thix Seaum Genterday Delester Hi Pickens Jorgi Rainn Hilla Whrewah Bart Vallesing Inay Birt United States Witaps Miisoh Heal Plebens Jimmy Wick Af Pallas Themedlses Quick Miro FT. W. Lawrence Fort Worth Miowas

San Antonins Defeated at Fort Worth

San Antonins squad from the Noans district competed in a state championship tourney in Fort Worth but were eliminated in the preliminary rounds. The event involved students from Windvrrey at Veras and featured competitive matches on the courts of Fort Worth.

San Antonin Wlaynee Noans Fort Worth Fateion Tur Veras Ate Comeycli

Handera Mountaineers Top Liberty Gassers in Tight Tilt

Handera Mountaineers defeated Liberty Gassers in a well played baseball game on June 9. Short pitched steadily, while Mansfeld and others contributed on defense and offense. Liberty leaders Gardei and Epp paced the club, with upcoming games against San Antonio expected soon. Score not disclosed.

Bandera Liberty Gassers Handera Teros Handera Mountaineers Ess Short Billings Mansfeld Dies Pach Tattics Liberty Club Gardei Epp Perrenet Aks Mountaineers

West To Meet Hammonds On Mat

West slated to face Hammonds in a wrestling match following last week's bout where West defeated Tempe foe. The Osage wrestler Stanley Lightfoot from Oklahoma is described as a clever debutant in prior contests, with the two athletes set to weigh close to Hammonds' weight.

Hammonds Ralph Hyminotys Wil Himeelf fTortner Stanley Lightfoot West Okhihama

Unclear wrestling results from Fort Worth area bouts

Fragmented OCR notes list multiple wrestlers and results across Dallas Fort Worth, naming Charles Ewell, Gordon Pease, Verne Holden, James Langham and others. Details are garbled but indicate matches, weights, and places like Main Avenue and Blaine Avenue with various defeats and wins.

Levot Wall Alamo Sieights Charles Ewell Fork Worl Gidion Challig Tarladale Williama Austin Frei Aller Blain Avenue St. S Lyony Port Worth Witeher Fritle Datlae Gordon Pease Main Avenue Harvin Onin Malnasenne Verne Holden Mouston James Langham Seatcy Errgusam Dallas

WRESTLING CARD PROMPTS TWO FALLS IN THREE CLASHES

Promoter Hammonds books a steam venue lineup featuring a one fall bout between J and YPhe haut and a two hour time limit main event for the junior lightweights. Cyclone Mackey returns in a two fall match setup assisted by Joe Steno and Jinlian amid a rugged program headlined by Yaqui Joe defending his title against dock Gorman from San Angelo.

Haramonds Yphe Haut Cyclone Mackey Ute Kwo Hammonds Joe Steno Jinlian Yeeeky Huddy Idiwnards Hilly Wise Yaqui Joe Mleweightona Dock Gorman San Angelo Fn San Antonio Fins Slim Nest

Houston crowd packs a women led baseball night

In Mopston era style the Bayou City draws a 17 000 strong turnout with 9000 women. Prominent figures Bret Anbene, Tom Conner and Moriday are noted while fans remark on the craze for baseball. Escorts accompany each attending fan as the scene hints at a growing movement.

Houston Mopston SOM 13 Bret Anbeneman Shuttaloes Tom Conner San Antonio Awe Fenman Bayou City Sluyaeard

Miss Orcutt Wins First Match in Dune Trophy Trials

Miss Maureen Oventt of New Jersey won her first round in the Twelfth tables' colt championship at Pontarmnock Ireland. Wanda Murzai tied for second in qualifying and also won her first match, while Miss Radbridge and Bally Gourlay faced defeats in earlier rounds.

Radbidge Bally Gourlay

Fort Worth Cats Open With Indians Series At Tongue Park

Fort Worth and San Antonio figures clash as the Cats travel to Tongue Park to open a series with the Indians. A 3,000 plus crowd attended a recent game, with Hunt returning to action for Dallas era and Huugling debuting for the Spuddecy Sun.

Fort Worth Yale San Antonio Indians Tongue Park Cats Wichita Bullsk Galveston Ulla Cnty Enus Hunt Dallas Shreveport Hallas St. Louis Browne Huugling Spuddecy Daas Huyzling

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